Plant Wheat to Aid War Effort and Seed Corn Supply
The piece urges planting wheat to ease flour shortages and reduce seed corn demand. It notes wheat can be grown even in non-wheat country and could yield a decent income under current prices, framing it as a patriotic sacrifice amid wartime pressures.
Return of wartime farmers urged as patriotic duty
The piece argues veterans and ex-farmers should return to fields during the war. It praises seed corn foresight, discusses prices and supply, and urges leaders like Hoover to stabilize markets. It warns about economic strain, calls for national unity, and highlights the need for experienced farming hands on farms.
Card of Thanks Practice Bemoaned by Journal Editors
The West Bend Journal censures public "card of thanks" notices as out of date and in bad taste. Editors discourage or refuse such requests, urging private acknowledgments by mail or personal thanks rather than publication.
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Congressional Slackerism and Party Unity Urged
A letter laments attempts by lawmakers to reopen old party fights. It urges Republicans and Democrats to avoid bitter national clashes, stressing unity and action for the country. The piece cautions against personal crises and political theater, calling for restraint.
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